Communication Dynamics How Gender Influences PM and PO Interactions

In my roles as both PM and PO, I observed that women often bring a facilitative communication style that thrives in PO settings, where stakeholder engagement and negotiation are frequent. As a PM, however, the emphasis on directive communication and enforcement of schedules can sometimes conflict with this. This contrast highlights how women may excel in the PO role due to its alignment with collaborative communication, while needing to adapt or assert differently in PM positions.